Director of Human Resource Administration

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

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Director of Human Resource Administration

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resource Administration shall:

  • Oversee the recruitment process for Academic and Administrative Staff, including job description development, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure quality hires.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and strategies to enhance teamwork and optimum service delivery in all academic and non-academic departments.
  • Administer payroll, salary structures, employee benefits, and welfare programs to retain highly skilled personnel.
  • Manage disputes, grievances, and disciplinary matters while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
  • Implement performance appraisal systems, identify training needs, and facilitate professional development to improve productivity.
  • Develop, interpret, and implement HR policies while maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
  • Partner with University Management to forecast staffing needs, manage personnel costs, and align workforce strategies with institutional goals.
  • Address the unique needs of academic staff, including tenure-track processes and research compliance matters.
  • Promote and nurture a positive working environment for a diverse workforce.
  • Provide strategic management of employee service records, rights, benefits, complaints, resignations, terminations, retirements, and related HR matters.
  • Ensure occupational safety, health, and wellness standards for employees.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance, Planning, and Administration.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications shall be:

  • A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or any related discipline.
  • A professional qualification in Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Human Resource professional practitioner.
  • Experience in Church HRM systems and policies will be an added advantage.

 

Method of Application

Application Instructions: Please submit your application as one merged PDF document including:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae indicating telephone number, e-mail address, and salary expectation
  • Academic certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Testimonials
  • Copy of the National ID
  • Letters of recommendation from three professional referees, including a letter from the church pastor and their contact information

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Human Resource Administration
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB)
P.O. Box 2500 – 30100
Eldoret, Kenya

Applications may be submitted physically or via email to: dvcfinance@ueab.ac.ke and copied to: hrm@ueab.ac.ke

All applications should reach the office on or before Monday, June 08 2026 at 5:00pm.

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